Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 34 | 36 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 29 | 23 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 121-118. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.